AvailableCuddlyPlayful
Sun Conure
Aratinga solstitialis
About 30 cm · lives 20–30 years
Gold-capped Conure · Aratinga auricapillus
Gold-capped Conure
Sunshine with a golden crown.
Meet them before you decide
Everything's talked through in person at the aviary.
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Right now at the aviary
- Gold-capped Conure: none ready this week.
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- Sold as
- Singles & pairs
- Good for
- First-time keepers
- Lifespan
- 25–30 years
- Size
- About 30 cm
Green with a golden cap and a friendly, curious nature. Gold-capped conures are affectionate and playful, with a slightly calmer streak than their sun conure cousins.
Talking abilityA few words
CuddlinessVelcro bird
Noise levelLoud & proud
First-bird friendlyGreat first bird
Care guide
Life with a gold-capped conure
What they eat
Pellets, fresh fruit and vegetables daily, with seed as an occasional treat.
Their home
A roomy cage with plenty of toys to chew and a play stand for time outside it.
Time & attention
Friendly and curious, with a slightly calmer streak than its sun conure cousins.
We'll go through all of this with you in person, too — bring your questions to the meetup.
Our full conures guide
